Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss a call-in of a Cabinet decision regarding the capital fit out of Manor Park Gym. The committee ultimately decided to refer the decision back to the Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns about the robustness of financial appraisals and the exploration of alternative funding options.

Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 24th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission met to discuss food waste collection, the East London Waste Authority (ELWA) contract re-procurement, and the council's parking strategy. The commission agreed to a number of recommendations, including requesting a report from the Section 151 Officer[^1] regarding spending decisions related to food waste collection, and requesting a budget proposal from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to reconfigure bin stores in council housing. The commission also voted to approve the work programme for the next municipal year, with one objection noted.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's transformation progress, organisational performance against the Building a Fairer Newham strategy, and grants funding, and to review the annual scrutiny work programme. The committee approved the 2025/26 Annual Scrutiny Work Programme and agreed to review items for the October meeting.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the annual scrutiny work programme, the July finance review, and the non-statutory best value notice. The committee agreed to establish a working party to review the in-year performance of Newham council's budget. They also agreed to Paul Leslie continuing as a co-operative member for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and Councillor Anthony McAlmont being named as chair of the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to discuss excluding the press and public from part of the meeting.